How severe is CVE-2024-37140?

CVE-2024-37140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-37140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37140?

CVE-2024-37140 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37140?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-37140 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37140 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36462.

When was CVE-2024-37140 published?

CVE-2024-37140 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37140

CVE-2024-37140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Data Domain Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36462
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Data Domain Operating System
Published: 2024-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 8.0, LTS 7.13.1.0, LTS 7.10.1.30, LTS 7.7.5.40 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in an admin operation. A remote low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the system application's underlying OS with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37140?: Dell PowerProtect DD, versions prior to 8.0, LTS 7.13.1.0, LTS 7.10.1.30, LTS 7.7.5.40 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in an admin operation. A remote low privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the system application's underlying OS with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2024-37140?: CVE-2024-37140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-37140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37140?: CVE-2024-37140 affects Dell Data Domain Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-37140 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37140 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36462.
When was CVE-2024-37140 published?: CVE-2024-37140 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000226148/dsa-2024-219-dell-technologies-powerprotect-dd-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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